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The Foundation Awarded 27 Grants in 2015

The Ottawa County Community Foundation awarded 25 grants totaling $38,354 in 2015. Funding for these grants comes from the earnings from several unrestricted funds including the Armburster Fund, Peterson-Blackburn Fund, Rhiel Fund, Rofkar Fund, Stensen Memorial Fund, Thierwechter Fund and Johnson Fund. Nonprofit organizations in Ottawa County or serving Ottawa County are invited to submit grant request applications to address current and emerging needs in the fields of education, social services, physical and mental health, safe and positive living environments, natural resources and the arts. The Foundation serves to provide for the enrichment of the quality of life in the Ottawa County community.

Salvation ArmySchool Supplies & book bags for low-income/at risk students

Oak HouseTrip to Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village

United Way Ottawa CountyWeekend summer food program in Port Clinton

Friends of P.C. ParksPosts, Backboards, Hoops for new basketball courts

Stein HospiceEducational resources, pamphlets, therapy supplies

The First TeeStudent scholarships for junior golf and life skills programs

Musical Arts Series in Port ClintonPerformances at retirement centers, master class for students

Ottawa County MuseumFrames for old stained glass windows

Ability Center of Ottawa CountyRecreation activities for Day at the Range & Adventure Fair

Greater P.C. Area Arts CouncilDisplay of local artists' work on building at Friendship Park

Life is Good No Matter WhatProvide experiences for adults with terminal cancer

Humane Society Ottawa County Spay/neuter program

Church of Truth MinistriesPurchase food for food pantry

Genoa Academic CommitteeChromebooks for high school students

Black Swamp ConservancyMaterials for a boardwalk on Middle Bass Island

P.C. Lighthouse ConservancyWireless alarm system

National MS Society Ohio ChapterShort term emergency & support services to MS patients

Ottawa County Historical SocietyOttawa County 175th Anniversary book project

Celebrating Our Successes. . .

The Ottawa County Community Foundation is dedicated to helping you with your philanthropy whether through memorial donations or as part of your estate plan or will.

The Ottawa County Community Foundation is
a public charitable organization created by the citizens of our community to improve
the quality of life for those who live and work
in the Ottawa County area.

* The Foundation established a permanent endowment to support a variety of charitable programs designed to address the current and emerging needs of local residents in the fields of education, social services, physical and mental health, safe and positive living environment, natural resources and the arts.

* College Scholarships are awarded to deserving students to support their post-secondary educational endeavors.

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You may contribute to an existing fund with as little as $5. A named fund may be established with a gift of $10,000 or more. A named scholarship fund may be established with a gift of $25,000 or more. Perpetual scholarships and grants are awarded from the funds.